McDonough, GA-The Knight Group, of Griffin, GA, has merged their practice with Whaley Hammonds Tomasello, P.C. (WHT). This blending of two long-standing firms will expand WHT’s presence in south metro Atlanta and middle Georgia in tax, accounting and financial services.

Operating under the WHT name, the firm will retain an office in Griffin staffed by David Knight and Alton Knight. David Knight, a CPA and State Representative for District 126, will join the firm as partner. He has been a leader at the Capitol and currently serves on a number of committees including Banks & Banking, Higher Education, Small Business Development and Ways & Means. “I am excited about this merger,” he said. “It provides our current clients with access to WHT resources and allows for further expansion of our client base.”

Greg Hammonds, managing partner of WHT, shares the sentiment. “This is a great opportunity for all of us,” said Hammonds. “David and Alton bring a wealth of experience to the firm and will be great catalysts as we continue to grow.”

Established in 1942, WHT has been providing accounting services for more than 75 years. With a resource team that includes 8 partners and more than 30 staff members, WHT offers solutions to every day personal and business challenges. WHT is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Georgia Society of CPA’s, CPAmerica International and the HK Alliance. These affiliations help provide value to clients through networks of resources.